Course Calendars


This is a TENTATIVE schedule of topics the course will attempt to follow. The links above reflect the actual progress of each class.
Month
Chapters
Goals
September
Intro: Lab Rules & Resources
Ch1: Integrated Computer Technology
Ch2: Computer Hardware & Software
CH3: The Internet
WEEK 1 (Sept 2-Sept 5)
Introductions, User Accounts, This Wikisite, Class Wikis
Chapter 1: Setting the Stage
  • Chapter Project – Setting Up a Framework for Your Portfolio
  • Set up class Wiki
  • Create folders in workspace for each chapter in Student Text

WEEK 2
Chapter 2: How ICT Works
  • Chapter Project – Creating Summary Booklets
  • Computer Hardware summaries

WEEK 3
Chapter 2: How ICT Works
  • Complete Chapter topics – Computer Software and Computer Communication
  • Complete Chapter Project – Creating Summary Booklets

WEEK 4
Chapter 3: The Internet—More Than Just the WWW
  • Chapter Project – Discovering How the Internet Really Works using word-processing software to record project notes and notes for presentation board
  • Complete up to page 81 – Getting Connected to the Internet

WEEK 5
Chapter 3: The Internet—More Than Just the WWW
  • Complete chapter
  • Complete Chapter Project
October
Ch4: Electronic Research
- Database Intro

Ch5: "Killer Apps" - OS & Word Pro
- Notepad/Word/Open Office/Google Docs?
WEEK 6
Chapter 4: Applying ICT to Electronic Research
  • Chapter Project – Creating a Guide For Researching a Report
  • Complete all activities
  • Gather all information for Chapter Project. Key points and write (typed) draft of Guide for electronic revision
  • in next week.

WEEK 7
Chapter 4: Applying ICT to Electronic Research
  • Prepare final version of Chapter Project in word processor for submission

WEEK 8
Chapter 5: Killer Applications—Operating System and
Word Processor
  • Chapter Project – Producing a Word-Processed Newsletter
  • File Management
  • Word-Processing assignments to apply concepts from chapter (page sizes/orientation, margins, alignment, font enhancements, bullet/numbered lists, columns, revision and collaboration tools)
  • Editing and Proofreading assignments

WEEK 9
Chapter 5: Killer Applications—Operating System and Word
Processor
  • Completion of Word-Processing, Editing, and Proofreading assignments
  • Completion of Chapter Project
November
Ch6: Business Communication
- Letters
- Reports
- References & Citations
- Resumes

Ch7: Electronic Communication
- Email
- Instant Messaging
- Fax Machines
- Spoken Word
- Mobile Communication

Ch8: Managing Data
- Spreadsheets
- Graphs
- Databases

Ch9: Graphic Applications
- Graphic Design
- DTP
- Multimedia
WEEK 10
Chapter 6: Getting Your Point Across
  • Chapter Project – Creating a Business Report
  • Keying Business Letters
  • Writing a Business Report
  • Keying References and Citations

WEEK 11
Chapter 6: Getting Your Point Across
  • Completion of Chapter Project
Chapter 7: You Can Reach Me Anywhere!* Chapter Project – Creating a Multimedia Exhibit on Electronic Communications (poster or bulletin board display)

WEEK 12
Chapter 8: Managing Data With Spreadsheet and Database
  • Chapter Project – Comparing Two Productivity Programs—Spreadsheet and Database
  • Completion of Spreadsheet exercises

WEEK 13
Chapter 8: Managing Data With Spreadsheet and Database
  • Completion of Database exercises
  • Completion of Chapter Project

WEEK 14
Chapter 9: Applications that Get You Noticed—Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Presentations
  • Chapter Project – Developing Tools to Market Yourself
  • Exercises to develop skills in graphic design, desktop publishing, and multimedia presentations
December
Ch10: Web Design
- Planning
- Creating
- Posting
Ch11: Dangers in Cyberspace
- Viruses
- Privacy
- Scams
Ch12: Doing the Right Thing
- Ethics
WEEK 15
Chapter 10: Applications that Get You Noticed—Web Design
  • Chapter Project – Selling Your Ideas (website creation)
  • Exercises to develop skills in planning and creating a website

WEEK 16
Chapter 10: Applications that Get You Noticed—Web Design
• Completion of Chapter Project
Chapter 11: Protecting Yourself in Cyberspace
• Chapter Project – Preparing a Cyber-Safety Brochure (gathering information for brochure this week)

WEEK 17
Chapter 11: Protecting Yourself in Cyberspace
• Completion of Chapter Project
Chapter 12: Doing the Right Thing in Cyberspace
• Chapter Project – Preparing an Electronic Presentation on an ICT Legal/Ethical Issue
January
SUMMATIVE WORK